Joey BadA$$ Mixtape

The Rapper You Should Know About Before Everyone Else Does

There's a new "it" rapper in town, and with the release of his mixtape today, he's not going to be underground for long. Joey BadA$$ is a 17-year-old Brooklynite who, when not performing increasingly visible shows and recording tracks, attends high school at Edward R. Murrow in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. And rest assured, dear readers, this teenage sensation is not of the Soulja Boy ilk. Still don't believe he's worthy of your attention? Just take a look at the video for his debut release. He's making us excited about hip-hop again.

Are you into it? Tell us what you think in the comments. And if you want to learn more before your friends do, download the Joey BadA$$ mixtape here.